Gypsy on Steroids: Maxxis Trepador M8060 MT. Update Now on Yoko Geolander MT!

hrag · 23rd April 2009, 10:14

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

OT: can't a Skoda RS engine fit in?? I know someone who might be selling a RS engine

Just make sure it is genuine and not spurious.

khan_sultan · 23rd April 2009, 10:17

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

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OT: can't a Skoda RS engine fit in?? I know someone who might be selling a RS engine

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Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

There goes one perfectly all right off-roader for a toss.

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Originally Posted by hrag

Just make sure it is genuine and not spurious.

He he. I think I forgot to put this smiley in the end there

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Ym-enjn · 23rd April 2009, 12:17

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Don't try crossing over to footpath from main road at speeds of > 80
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hehe.. Don't tell me you have actually tried that... I am rethinking on these tyres now...lol

You and Skoda.. not possible even if you get free..

Brutus · 23rd April 2009, 13:23

I've heard of ppl selling kits for mounting the Volkswagon diesel motor, the same as the Palio's or the scoda's. They say its the best alternate motor sinces its very light, but frankly, i guess you lose a lot of its raw character.

swastikviji · 23rd April 2009, 16:22

OT: can't a Skoda RS engine fit in?? I know someone who might be selling a RS engine

!!!! is it with gear box ? may be i know that seller i think he also have 1 divorce gear box vehicle am i correct!

IronWolf · 24th April 2009, 01:10

That will be a first a vRS Gypsy.

Khan saab - there maybe a smiley at the end - but just in case, have you not seen the infamous Skoda threads? even if you were to service the jeep outside, would you trust the parts bought form the dealers?

Servicing that engine aint reasonable from what I hear.

Baleno swap would be good. That engine has quite a bit of torque. I would not be surprised to see a ' Gypsy on Steroids: G16B Engine Swap - WIP' thread shortly.

desertfox · 8th September 2009, 16:53

Shahnawaz what is the price of these maxxis tyres on your Gypsy and the size please.

I have also acquired a 2004 model MPFI Gypsy King MG413W.

Currently they have Hankoon Dynamic 255/70/R15 but these tyres are quite unsuitable offroad.

The Maxxis in 235/70 or 75/R15 would be perfect.

Whenever you are in soft sand or mud and fear your tyres will dig in, start the vehicle from start in 2nd gear with 4 H engaged. Toyota Prado and Landcruisers have this feature called 2nd start built in in A/T models. For manual transmission just start in 2nd, slow and gentle.

khan_sultan · 6th March 2010, 08:51

Yoko Geolander Mud Terrain 31" tyres..

Gypsy on Steroids: Maxxis Trepador M8060 MT. Update Now on Yoko Geolander MT!-img0193a.jpg

and 1" spacers for a wider stance. The track width now should be ~53.6 inches.

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saintsinner · 6th March 2010, 08:55

Wow, sir that is total drool maal. Congrats! when are you putting them on?

ashroy_6 · 6th March 2010, 15:30

congrats man.can't wait to see it with the vechicle. by the way what is the exact size and $$

offroad_maniac · 9th March 2010, 21:36

It looks a great tread. Please post some side profile pictures.

Jaggu · 14th March 2010, 19:35

Did you put the new tyres? Where the heck is it and where are the pics?!

khan_sultan · 15th March 2010, 11:49

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Originally Posted by Salikt

...How much cost those spacers? Off the shelf or custom made??....

3,300 with long studs. Custom made in Bangalore

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Originally Posted by ladak.imran

...Will these studs be strong enough to survive otr's ?! I've always been under the impression that spacers=no-no ..

The quality of OE studs and these are different -- like chalk & cheese. These are ok for now but not as a long term solution. These can't take abuse like OE studs. I have an idea in mind and will give an update in 2-3 weeks on this matter.

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Originally Posted by offroad_maniac

It looks a great tread. Please post some side profile pictures.

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Did you put the new tyres? Where the heck is it and where are the pics?!

The tyres have been changed and here are the pics

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svsantosh · 15th March 2010, 11:57

Khan,

Were you testing this between Bomanahalli and Silkboard, Sunday morning, around 1130'ish? I saw you and the Zuki - looked great in the new rubber...

I drove past on the other road towards Hosur, hence cldnt get more sight of it.

Santosh

Tejas@perioimpl · 15th March 2010, 12:06

Why did you change from Maxxis Trepador to Yoko Geolander MT?

23rd April 2009, 13:23	#79
Brutus BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 376 Thanked: 69 Times	I've heard of ppl selling kits for mounting the Volkswagon diesel motor, the same as the Palio's or the scoda's. They say its the best alternate motor sinces its very light, but frankly, i guess you lose a lot of its raw character.
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23rd April 2009, 16:22	#80
swastikviji BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 417 Thanked: 166 Times View My Garage	OT: can't a Skoda RS engine fit in?? I know someone who might be selling a RS engine !!!! is it with gear box ? may be i know that seller i think he also have 1 divorce gear box vehicle am i correct!
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24th April 2009, 01:10	#81
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	That will be a first a vRS Gypsy. Khan saab - there maybe a smiley at the end - but just in case, have you not seen the infamous Skoda threads? even if you were to service the jeep outside, would you trust the parts bought form the dealers? Servicing that engine aint reasonable from what I hear. Baleno swap would be good. That engine has quite a bit of torque. I would not be surprised to see a ' Gypsy on Steroids: G16B Engine Swap - WIP' thread shortly.
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8th September 2009, 16:53	#82
desertfox Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon, Delhi NCR Posts: 1,270 Thanked: 648 Times	Shahnawaz what is the price of these maxxis tyres on your Gypsy and the size please. I have also acquired a 2004 model MPFI Gypsy King MG413W. Currently they have Hankoon Dynamic 255/70/R15 but these tyres are quite unsuitable offroad. The Maxxis in 235/70 or 75/R15 would be perfect. Whenever you are in soft sand or mud and fear your tyres will dig in, start the vehicle from start in 2nd gear with 4 H engaged. Toyota Prado and Landcruisers have this feature called 2nd start built in in A/T models. For manual transmission just start in 2nd, slow and gentle. Last edited by desertfox : 8th September 2009 at 17:03.
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6th March 2010, 08:51	#83
khan_sultan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Noida/Bangalore Posts: 4,925 Thanked: 5,853 Times View My Garage	Yoko Geolander Mud Terrain 31" tyres.. and 1" spacers for a wider stance. The track width now should be ~53.6 inches.
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6th March 2010, 08:55	#84
saintsinner BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 612 Thanked: 11 Times	Wow, sir that is total drool maal. Congrats! when are you putting them on?
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6th March 2010, 15:30	#85
ashroy_6 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: hyderabad Posts: 149 Thanked: 437 Times	congrats man.can't wait to see it with the vechicle. by the way what is the exact size and $$
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9th March 2010, 21:36	#86
offroad_maniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Thane-Mumbai Posts: 492 Thanked: 154 Times	It looks a great tread. Please post some side profile pictures.
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14th March 2010, 19:35	#87
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Did you put the new tyres? Where the heck is it and where are the pics?!
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15th March 2010, 11:57	#89
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,005 Thanked: 6,342 Times View My Garage	Khan, Were you testing this between Bomanahalli and Silkboard, Sunday morning, around 1130'ish? I saw you and the Zuki - looked great in the new rubber... I drove past on the other road towards Hosur, hence cldnt get more sight of it. Santosh
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15th March 2010, 12:06	#90
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,582 Times View My Garage	Why did you change from Maxxis Trepador to Yoko Geolander MT?
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